Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Learn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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City Year offers a fellowship program that makes becoming a teacher more affordable for AmeriCorps members. Learn more.
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
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The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
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A City Year alum who now works for City Year Detroit shares her reflections during Women’s History Month about the…
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Going from a gap year with City Year to Peace Corps was a natural next step for this alum. Read…
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City Year Alumni go on to have diverse careers. See how you can advance yours through a law degree.
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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